Three of the five restaurants Kamel Jamal operates in Beacon lost power as the result of Tuesday’s storm.

A macroburst, with wind speeds of up to 105 mph, hit southern Dutchess County and left hurdles for local residents and business owners in its wake. Trees toppled on roads and power lines, slowing traffic and knocking power out for thousands.

A Central Hudson crew works to replace damaged utility pole at the intersection of Osbourne Hill Road, Jackson Street and Baxtertown Road in Fishkill on May 17, 2018. Patrick Oehler/Poughkeepsie Journal

A Central Hudson crew works to replace damaged utility pole at the intersection of Osbourne Hill Road, Jackson Street and Baxtertown Road in Fishkill on May 17, 2018. Patrick Oehler/Poughkeepsie Journal

Brian Antalek of Chelsea charges his phone at Glazed Over Donuts in Beacon on May 16, 2018. Antalek and his family were stranded on Route 9D due to fallen trees from Tuesday's storm. Without power he decided to hold up at Glazed Over to charge their electronics. Patrick Oehler/Poughkeepsie Journal

"People's spirits are up," he said. "I think people are just happy they survived it."

Though many remained without power, some area businesses attempted to provide assistance to residents in need.

Melzingah Tap House in Beacon planned to open an hour early Thursday to accommodate Beacon residents.

Dana Collins, co-owner of Melzingah, said the bar and restaurant is normally closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, so business wasn't impacted. Yet she said she prepared for an influx of people without power looking for a place to go.

"I think it will be busier than normal, and we have extra staff on hand for just that," she said.

Dutchess Biercafe in Fishkill put out a post on Facebook encouraging people without power to stop in and charge their electronics.

"We've been very busy," said owner Jessica Forlano. "We've had people come in without power, and they're mostly happy to get out."

While power was restored quickly to the restaurant, Forlano said many smaller communities are stuck waiting to see when repairs will come.

"But most people are very positive and happy to be on the other side of this," she said.

Tornadoes touched down in the region on Tuesday, in Saugerties, Newburgh and in two areas of Putnam County, according to Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.

A tree fell down in front of Tito Santana Taqueria, into the restaurant’s outdoor dining area. Jamal, the owner, said the tree had a large crack and knew it would come down soon.

"We're lucky it landed in the perfect spot," he said.

Brian Arnoff was unable to open Meyer's Olde Dutch Food & Such Tuesday and for most of Wednesday as a result of power outages caused by the storm.

"My employees lost a day's work and we lost a day of business," said Arnoff, who owns Meyer's and Kitchen Sink Food & Drink on Beacon's Main Street.

But Arnoff said the city seems to be on the upswing with businesses reopening and things returning to normal.